Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

any thing at all

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He found her at home, and she welcomed him courteously.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

in a polite manner

From this reading He found her at home, and she welcomed him courteously.

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From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

plural of “dictum” — an authoritative declaration

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

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From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

characterized by expression

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

set up or found

From this reading He found her at home, and she welcomed him courteously.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He found her at home, and she welcomed him courteously.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He found her at home, and she welcomed him courteously.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

of great significance or value

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

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From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

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From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

above and across; more than

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

pay back

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Any friend of Mr. Stanley's can claim and receive friendship of me," she replied, a beautiful light coming over her expressive face, "for he has done me kindnesses that I can never forget or repay."

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He found her at home, and she welcomed him courteously.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

that is looked for

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

up to a particular time

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

not damaged or diminished in any respect

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading He found her at home, and she welcomed him courteously.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading TWO QUESTIONS Kent-Lauriston fully realised that the strong hold which he possessed over the Secretary rested, more than anything else, on the fact that his opinions were entirely reliable; and it was most important that Stanley's confidence in his friend's _dicta_ should remain unimpaired, if that friend hoped to be able to guide him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Therefore, much as the Englishman would have liked to voice his suspicions for the Secretary's benefit, he determined to keep silence till he had full verification of his conjectures, and for this purpose he sought out Madame Darcy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Will you think me very presuming," he said, "to have called on you in the interests of a mutual friend of ours, Mr. Stanley?"